Eplan Symbolen May 2026

In EPLAN (a leading CAE/ECAD software for electrical, automation, and fluid power engineering), a symbol is a graphical representation of a component used in schematic diagrams. Examples include contacts, coils, motors, sensors, PLCs, wires, and connectors.

| Standard | Region/Application | Example symbol for normally open contact | |----------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------| | | Europe, international | –| | (with NO text) | | NFPA | North America | –|/| (different contact style) | | GOST | Russia / CIS | Specific angle and spacing rules | | JIS | Japan | Unique layout for relays and switches | eplan symbolen